Ethelreda: A True Story For The Young (1884)

By Betty

Book Overview

Ethelreda: A True Story For The Young is a historical fiction book written by Betty in 1884. The book revolves around the life of Ethelreda, a young girl who lived in England during the 7th century. Ethelreda was a princess who was born into a wealthy and influential family. However, she was not interested in the luxuries of life and instead chose to devote her time to helping others.The book tells the story of Ethelreda's life, starting from her childhood to her adulthood. It describes her struggles, her achievements, and her strong faith in God. The book also portrays the social and cultural norms of the time, including the role of women in society and the importance of religion.The story takes a dramatic turn when Ethelreda is forced into a marriage with a powerful nobleman. Despite her reluctance, she agrees to the marriage but soon realizes that her husband is cruel and abusive. Ethelreda is determined to escape from her husband's clutches and seeks refuge in a monastery. There, she dedicates her life to serving God and helping others.The book is written in a simple and engaging style, making it easy for young readers to understand and enjoy. It is a great read for anyone interested in history, religion, or women's rights. Overall, Ethelreda: A True Story For The Young is an inspiring tale of courage, faith, and perseverance that will leave readers feeling empowered and uplifted.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104124696
• ISBN13: 9781104124694
• Release Date: March 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"